14 of the
75 complaints about the 1999 Toyota RAV4 are about the
airbag system — 19% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
104,950 miles.
I lost control of the vehicle and I overcorrected causing the car to go airborne. I hit head on into an embankment then continued to roll 3or 4 times before stopping. There were no indications or warnings to make me think these parts were going to malfunction. My airbags never deployed and the seatbelt did not lockup.
NHTSA complaint #11568936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Haven, CT
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TOYOTA OF WALLINGFORD (859 N COLONY RD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492, (888) 927-7559) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11352379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Howey IN THE Hills, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNNAMED DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11350005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aurora, CO
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V03300 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED STEVINSON TOYOTA EAST LOCATED AT 444 S. HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80012, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11341617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynchburg, VA
AIR BAGS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED BERGLUND TOYOTA LOCATED AT 3000 WARDS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24502, (434) 509-0770, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *JS *BF
NHTSA complaint #11337897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Victorville, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF
NHTSA complaint #11337244 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,775 milesSierra Madre, CACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AS VEHICLE ENTERED INTERED INTERSECTION, FRONT AIRBAG IMPLODED CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A PARKED TRUCK. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED AND DRIVER'S INSURANCECOMPANY PAID THE CLAIM, CHARGING THE VIOLATION AGAINST THE DRIVER, AND RAISING DRIVER'S RATES EXORBITANTLY FOR THREE YEARS!! DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT AGAINST THE DRIVER BY THE IMPLODING AIRBAG, THE DRIVER WAS VERY DAZED WHEN THE POLICE ARRIVED AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10314451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 154,508 milesLagrange, KYCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
WE WERE IN A 1999 TOYOTA RAV4, AND HIT ANOTHER TRUCK IN THE REAR. AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPERATE DEPLOY, AND THE RESTRAINT'S DID NOT WORK EITHER. RESULTING IN MY WIFE'S BROKEN LEFT ARM.
NHTSA complaint #10215714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,950 milesHeber City, UTCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *CB
NHTSA complaint #10046353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gallatin, TNCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HEAD ON COLLISION -AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY-FRACTURING STERNUM,RIBS AND INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER. PRE-TENSIONER ON SEAT BELT FAILED ALSO. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10018492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Downey, CACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
PRODUCT SAFETY DUE TO NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. DT
NHTSA complaint #769639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allen, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. TO AVOID A COLLISON APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.*AK THIS VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
NHTSA complaint #8010602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holland, MICrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN 45MPH (APPROX) HEAD-ON COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #757127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, COCrash4 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I REPORTED LACK OF AIR BAG INFLATING TO TOYOTA VIA EMAIL AND THEY NEVER RESPONDED....TOYOTA RAV WAS IMPACTED BY A VOLVO FROM FRONT, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE.
NHTSA complaint #733142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.